Michelle, Author at Expatify https://www.expatify.com Travel & Expat Lifestyle Magazine Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:07:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.9 https://www.expatify.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-expatify-site-logo-32x32.png Michelle, Author at Expatify https://www.expatify.com 32 32 European Roadtrip https://www.expatify.com/advice/european-roadtrip.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/european-roadtrip.html#respond Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:54:39 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=5937 Expats living in Britain–or anywhere else in Europe, who want to go on holiday this summer should consider a European driving holiday. Here’s some of the best reasons why: Ferries or Eurostar are easy to book and often good deals can be found if you’re happy to travel at odd times. Many lovely destinations are […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/advice/european-roadtrip.html/feed 0 Expats Investing in Islands https://www.expatify.com/advice/expats-investing-in-islands.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/expats-investing-in-islands.html#respond Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:51:17 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=5741 Ever wanted to own your own island? Here’s your chance. Greece is looking for ways to put some more money into its economy and has decided to sell or offer long-term leases on some of its 6000 islands. If you have a spare €15m you could purchase 1,235-acre Nafsika, in the Ionian Sea. If, however, […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/advice/expats-investing-in-islands.html/feed 0 How to Avoid an Express Kidnapping https://www.expatify.com/south-america/how-to-avoid-an-express-kidnapping.html https://www.expatify.com/south-america/how-to-avoid-an-express-kidnapping.html#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:38:18 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=5609 Express Kidnappings occur predominantly in the urban centres of South American countries, including Bogota, Medellin, Barranquilla, and Cartagena. While the numbers of Express Kidnappings have decreased slightly in the past few years they are still a threat to tourists and residents in these areas. Some sources claim the kidnappers target only locals while others can […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/south-america/how-to-avoid-an-express-kidnapping.html/feed 3 Tips for Americans Planning on Overseas Retirement https://www.expatify.com/advice/tips-for-americans-planning-on-overseas-retirement.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/tips-for-americans-planning-on-overseas-retirement.html#respond Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:44:04 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=5546 Climate, welcoming people, cost of living, reasonable real estate costs, and good healthcare are all important considerations to anyone who wants to retire to another country. Location: For Americans, specifically, Latin America is one of the better areas in the world to find the best combinations of these factors. The best areas for American retirees […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/advice/tips-for-americans-planning-on-overseas-retirement.html/feed 0 Getting a Loan to Help with Moving Overseas https://www.expatify.com/advice/getting-a-loan-to-help-with-moving-overseas.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/getting-a-loan-to-help-with-moving-overseas.html#respond Fri, 21 May 2010 12:47:24 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=5329 Is an unsecured loan a good way to raise money if you want to move overseas? You really want to move overseas but you’re struggling with the finances. If you could only just get a bit more money it would make all the difference.  Think carefully. A loan may be the answer to your prayers or […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/advice/getting-a-loan-to-help-with-moving-overseas.html/feed 0 Garden Projects for Expats https://www.expatify.com/advice/garden-projects-for-expats.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/garden-projects-for-expats.html#respond Wed, 05 May 2010 15:09:02 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=5159 Gardening overseas is a fantastic hobby for expats because it provides an interesting way to meet people, to learn a different aspect of your host culture, to learn more about local foods and to get outside for fresh air an exercise. Spring is the perfect time to start most garden projects and by spring most […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/advice/garden-projects-for-expats.html/feed 0 How to Grow Fruit: Expat Gardening https://www.expatify.com/advice/how-to-grow-fruit-expat-gardening.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/how-to-grow-fruit-expat-gardening.html#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:21:38 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=5106 If you are fortunate enough as an expat to move to a house with an established garden you will possibly have fruit trees or bushes or plants. As gardening is such a great way to meet new people in your host country, take advantage of your garden to use it as a networking tool–even if […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/advice/how-to-grow-fruit-expat-gardening.html/feed 1 Expat Money Tips: Car Insurance https://www.expatify.com/advice/expat-money-tips-car-insurance.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/expat-money-tips-car-insurance.html#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:36:25 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=5063 If you own a car in your host country it is important that you research car insurance quotes carefully. Car insurance is a legal requirement in many countries. It protects both the person responsible for the accident and the victim of the accident, and protects the owner of the car in cases of no fault. […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/advice/expat-money-tips-car-insurance.html/feed 3 Expat Money Tips: Apply for a Credit Card https://www.expatify.com/advice/expat-money-tips-apply-for-a-credit-card.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/expat-money-tips-apply-for-a-credit-card.html#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:28:17 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=4958 Apply for a credit card in the host country as soon as you are able to, even if you want to maintain a credit card from your home country. You don’t have to use it, but holding a local credit card has several advantages: You may need a credit card with a local address for […]

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]]> https://www.expatify.com/advice/expat-money-tips-apply-for-a-credit-card.html/feed 3 Become an Expat through Gardening https://www.expatify.com/advice/become-an-expat-through-gardening.html https://www.expatify.com/advice/become-an-expat-through-gardening.html#respond Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:57:01 +0000 https://www.expatify.com/?p=4935 Gardening in your host country can bring all kinds of benefits from learning about new foods to meeting new people. It’s an excellent hobby for the expat with a bit of space to grow anything—even a balcony or window box will do. One thing the expat gardener will also discover is new—and sometimes familiar, garden […]

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